NIBAF Pakistan Announces Registration for Certification in Treasury Management Batch 5
NIBAF Pakistan extends the registration deadline for the Certification in Treasury Management Batch 5 in collaboration with CFA Society Pakistan.
IMF Executive Board Sets May 8 Meeting to Approve 1.2 Billion Dollar Disbursement for Pakistan
IMF prepares to release 1.2 billion dollars to Pakistan following successful program reviews, focusing on fuel levy targets and long term fiscal consolidation.
Pakistan Power Division Proposes Abolishing Solar Licenses and Fees for Small Scale Prosumers
Energy Minister Sardar Awais Leghari directs Power Division to exempt solar systems up to 25 kilowatts from NEPRA licensing and fees to boost renewable adoption.
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Launches Historic Electronic Rice Trading with Successful Pilot Session
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange marks a milestone in agri-tech as Nida Tirmizi and Om Prakash execute the first electronic local rice trade during a live pilot.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Braces for US-Iran Peace Talks and Monetary Policy Decision in Islamabad
The KSE-100 Index faces a critical week as investors weigh the impact of US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad alongside oil price surges and upcoming monetary policy.
Pakistan Pledges TSA Consolidation to IMF as Finance Ministry Uncovers Rs1 Trillion Parked in Commercial Accounts
The Government of Pakistan commits to the IMF to bring 70 new public entity accounts under the Treasury Single Account to improve cash management and fiscal transparency.
Nepra Clarifies Solar Licensing Requirements and Implementation of New Net Billing Regulations for Grid Connected Users
Nepra confirms off-grid solar users do not require licenses while introducing mandatory registration and fees for all grid-connected solar installations in Pakistan.
MCB Bank Balance Sheet Strategy Prioritizes Government Securities Amid Cautious Private Sector Lending
MCB Bank maintains a conservative balance sheet posture in 2026, leveraging low-cost deposits and sovereign investments while private sector credit growth remains tentative.
Pakistan’s Credit Card Gap Draws Alibaba’s Attention as Banks Face a Defining
With fewer than 3.1 million credit cards in a population of 240 million, Pakistan’s consumption-driven economy faces a structural gap. Alibaba’s entry via Koko Tech signals rising fintech competition as banks confront a critical choice.
SBP Hikes Policy Rate to 11.5% as Middle East Conflict Ignites Inflation Fears
The State Bank of Pakistan raises interest rates by 100 basis points in its first hike in three years, citing global energy price surges and geopolitical risks.